CLINICIAN

Bethany Children s Home - Womelsdorf, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Womelsdorf, PA

About the position

The Clinician at Bethany Children's Home is responsible for conducting mental health assessments and providing ongoing individual and group counseling for unaccompanied alien children in a temporary residential shelter. This role involves addressing the developmental and crisis-related needs of youth, facilitating community mental health services, and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. The Clinician plays a critical role in supporting at-risk youth, particularly those who may have been exposed to human trafficking or substance abuse, and works collaboratively with direct care staff to promote the well-being of the children in care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for all children in care.
• Provide ongoing individual and group counseling sessions according to a psycho-educational curriculum.
• Review clinical progress and establish short-term objectives.
• Document sessions and complete notes in accordance with treatment plans.
• Provide clinical guidance to direct care staff.
• Address developmental progress and crisis-related needs of youth.
• Facilitate community mental health services for children with special needs.
• Complete individualized needs assessments at intake.
• Develop comprehensive individualized service plans.
• Facilitate referrals to ORR's Anti-Trafficking in Persons division upon determination.
• Complete all client documentation in a timely manner and communicate with appropriate family, agencies, and staff.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in social work
• Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
• Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker in good standing
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse groups of young adults
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties efficiently
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Health assessment certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to employment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in personal injury law

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities